1993-12-09December 9, 1993
MINUTES - BUDGET HEARING - DECEMBER 9, 1993
The meeting was called to order at 7:30 PM. City Council members present were: Mayor Skip
Johnson, Councilmembers Andrea Ahrens, Liz Jensen, Ken Smith. Councilmember Phyllis
Jessen was absent and excused. Also present were: City Manager Ed Shukle; Fran Clark, City
Clerk; Greg Skinner, Water and Sewer Superintendent; Jon Sutherland, Building Official; Jim
Fackler, Parks Director; Len Harrell, Police Chief; Joel Krumm, Liquor Store Manager; Gino
Businaro, Finance Director; Don Bryce, Fire Chief and newly elected Fire Chief Steve
Erickson, and the following interested persons: Vince Forystek and Ray Salazar.
The Mayor asked the City Manager to present the introductory comments to the 1994 proposed
budget. City Manager, Ed Shukle explained the purpose of the budget hearing. He indicated
that this was the annual Truth in Taxation heating. The purpose of the hearing was to discuss
the proposed budget and tax levy for the upcoming year. He further indicated that in September
the City Council approved a preliminary budget and levy and that the proposed budget and levy
for final approval has not changed. The City Council would have the authority to reduce the
tax levy if they so desired, but they could not increase the tax levy from what they approved in
September. He then went into some of the highlights of the budget. Finance Director, Gino
Businaro, explained how the levy would impact property tax statements on various valued homes
in Mound. The City Manager then indicated that he or the Finance Director would take
questions.
The Mayor opened the public hearing. After some general questions were raised by Vince
Forystck and Ray Salazar, Mayor Johnson closed the public hearing. There was no need to
continue with hearing as all questions were answered.
The Council stated that the levy and budget will be on the Agenda of the December 14, 1993,
Regular Meeting for consideration.
MOTION made by Ahrens, seconded by Jensen to adjourn at 9:20 P.M. The vote
was unanimously in favor. Motion carried.
Edward J. Shukle, Jr., City Manager
Attest: City Clerk
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